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ELECTRICAL ENGINEER

ANZSCO 233311 - Registered Migration Australia




Description
An electrical engineer designs, develops and supervises the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power. Registration or licensing may be required in Australia. Electrical engineer is a Skill Level 1 occupation.

 

Specialisations

  • Electrical Design Engineer
  • Railway Signalling Engineer
  • Signalling and Communications Engineer

 

 

Occupation Lists
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Group: 2333 Electrical Engineers

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia


The job of an electrical engineer in Australia is to design, develop and supervise the manufacture, installation, operation and maintenance of equipment, machines and systems for the generation, distribution, utilisation and control of electric power.

 

Tasks

  • planning and designing power stations and power generation equipment
  • determining the type and arrangement of circuits, transformers, circuit- breakers, transmission lines and other equipment
  • developing products such as electric motors, components, equipment and appliances
  • interpreting specifications, drawings, standards and regulations relating to electric power equipment and use
  • organising and managing resources used in the supply of electrical components, machines, appliances and equipment
  • establishing delivery and installation schedules for machines, switchgear, cables and fittings
  • supervising the operation and maintenance of power stations, transmission and distribution systems and industrial plants
  • designing and installing control and signalling equipment for road, rail and air traffic
  • may specialise in research in areas such as power generation and transmission systems, transformers, switchgear and electric motors, telemetry and control systems

 

Skill Level
Most occupations in the electrical engineer unit group (Group 2333) have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1). 

 

Registration or licensing in Australia may be required as an electrical engineer.

Occupations within the Electrical Engineer Group

 

  • 233311 Electrical Engineer

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate Exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Electrical Engineer is currently assessed with EA - (Engineers Australia); more information regarding assessment bodies

 

Average Income

The average salary for an Electrical Engineer in Australia is $ 123,233 for male employees and $ 104,929 for female employees per year. Average Age: Males: 44.9 Females: 34.8 Persons: 42.9

 

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 2333) Electrical engineers - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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